Title :
Electrical safety myths and facts
Author_Institution :
Shermco Ind., Inc., Irving, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper reviews some of the more common electrical safety myths and misconceptions field electrical workers often have. Many of these misconceptions continue in spite of training and education. Some are handed down from worker to worker, similar to tribal knowledge. The real danger from these misconceptions is that they impede the truth and cause electrical workers to misjudge hazards and risks.
Keywords :
education; electrical safety; hazards; occupational safety; training; education; electrical safety; field electrical workers; hazards; risks; training; tribal knowledge; Arc discharges; Electrical safety; Hazards; Occupational safety; Standards; Training; Myths; NFPA 70E; OSHA; electrical safety; electrical shock; equipment grounding; misconceptions;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 2013 IEEE IAS
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-3040-4
Electronic_ISBN :
2326-3288
DOI :
10.1109/ESW.2013.6509003
